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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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